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Childbirth may increase risk of breast cancer

Many believe that childbirth can protect women against breast cancer, but new findings suggest that...

Effect of temperature on lifespan depends on genes

Recent research into aging has challenged the notion that colder temperatures can increase lifespan simply...

Diabetes: Drug duo helps body replenish its insulin-producing cells

Scientists have taken a key step in the pursuit of a cure for diabetes that...

Chronic fatigue syndrome: New evidence of immune role

Researchers recently investigated the immune system's role in chronic fatigue system in unprecedented depth. The...

Diabetes and erectile dysfunction may be genetically linked

New research, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, suggests that a genetic susceptibility...

How do relationship breakups impact physical activity?

Researchers found that changes in marital status affect levels of physical activity in men and...

Strong link found between back pain and mortality

A prospective analysis of back pain and rates of disability may help explain the association...

Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancer

In an ongoing clinical trial, researchers are using gold nanoparticles to target prostate cancer cells....

Why do we love coffee when it is so bitter?

New findings show that people may be genetically predisposed to love the taste of certain...

Multiple sclerosis: Could this be why myelin fails to regenerate?

Recent stem cell research could lead to a new way of treating inflammatory diseases, such...

How do anxiety and depression affect physical health?

Depression and anxiety may be just as bad for your health as smoking and obesity....

Recalled 'weight history' can predict heart failure risk

Asking older adults how much they weighed in the past can help to predict their...

Internet-based CBT effective for treating severe depression

New research finds that cognitive behavioral therapy sessions delivered via an app can effectively treat...

Diabetes and hypertension drug combo kills cancer cells

New research, published in the journal Cell Reports, finds a drug combination that kills cancer...

Does problem-solving stave off mental decline?

A widely held belief has it that the more we use our brains, the less...

Doctors love golf: Fact or fiction?

A long-lived stereotype about doctors is that they are avid golf players. In a new...